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Knowing Theodore had a fiery temper, Jonathan didn't dare offend him.

"Don't worry, sir. We've invited you today to sort out the situation between the two children. Please, be patient," Jonathan said, trying to calm the old man. Solomon, who was standing next to Theodore, added, "When Cari comes out, let's ask her what happened. We can't let the Warren family dictate everything.

"No matter the issue, Cari stayed loyal to Barrett for a whole year while he was away at war. She served his parents, treated his relatives well, and managed the household. He shouldn't be treating her like this. It's too much!' Theodore snapped, fuming:

"Please calm down, sir. We'll talk once everyone is here," Barrett said calmly.

Barrett hadn't dared invite the neighbors since Valor Estate was surrounded by the residences of other officials. Inviting them to witness the divorce could damage his future prospects.

Barrett had considered inviting an official from the Household Registry Department to stamp the divorce papers. But in the end, he decided to deliver the papers to the office himself. That way, he could avoid too many witnesses.

The Warren family's elders were also invited. Barrett's grandmother had already passed away, but Beatrice, his grandfather's second wife, was still around.

family hadn't produced any capable individuals in recent years. One member had entered the civil service but only obtained a minor position,

seemed like a career-ending move, but she quickly understood the reason for

female general. She was favored by the queen dowager and the king, who was a wise and respectable ruler. Even without making more military achievements, she was bound to rise further. The queen dowager would want her to set an example for

position held no future benefits for him. After all, the marquis' family couldn't support Barrett's ambitions anymore. However, that still didn't explain the need to divorce Carissa unless Aurora refused to

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of Barrett's wife with her. In such

Carissa's jealousy and lack of respect before arriving. Based on these grounds, it was indeed possible

had seen how well Carissa treated Rebecca over the past year. She was truly

for being jealous, which woman in her position wouldn't be? If every jealous woman

tantrums were likely her way of trying to assert herself and gain some respect in front of Aurora. If Barrett had

the household herself, and aimed to become Barrett's legal wife. After all, a woman of Aurora's

to stay silent. It was better to avoid trouble with both

isn't she here yet? Send someone to hurry her up!" Rebecca, who was getting

be pleading

corridor, opened the letter, and read it. Stunned by its contents, he carefully re-read it and noted that it

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